Krishna dancing on the serpent Kaliya.
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Krishna dancing on the serpent Kaliya. is a 1820 paint by Unknown, a Mughal Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a blue-skinned figure dancing on a serpent. The figure wears a pink and gold outfit and has a gold headdress. The serpent is yellow and black. Two figures in red and gold outfits stand on either side of the serpent, with their hands together in prayer. The blue figure holds a pink flower in one hand and a gold object in the other. The background is a beige color with a brick wall design. The painting has a romantic feel to it, with the use of bright colors and flowing lines. The painting is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Krishna is depicted dancing on the serpent Kaliya, holding its tail in his left hand while holding a lotus bud in his right. The scene includes the Kalindi lake, indicated by a brick surround, located in the river Jumna. Two naginis, or serpent wives, stand on either side of Krishna with their hands folded in reverence.
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